Amazing Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls Recipe
Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls combine tender buffalo chicken with roasted sweet potatoes and fresh broccoli for a flavorful, easy-to-make one-pan meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this dish balances spicy buffalo sauce with sweet roasted vegetables, delivering comfort and nutrition with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Protein and Vegetables
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups cubed)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
Seasonings and Sauces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Prepare vegetables: Cube the sweet potatoes and cut the broccoli into florets. Toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated to ensure roasting enhances their natural flavors.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Spread the cubed sweet potatoes on one half of the prepared baking sheet and place the chicken breasts on the other half. Drizzle additional olive oil over both the chicken and the sweet potatoes for moisture and crispness.
- Apply buffalo sauce: Pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken breasts, making sure they’re well coated. If you prefer a touch of sweetness to balance the spicy sauce, mix honey into the buffalo sauce before drizzling.
- Roast: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sweet potatoes are tender and roasted through.
- Rest and serve: Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes to retain its juices. Optionally, drizzle extra buffalo sauce over the bowls before serving for an extra kick.
Notes
- Check the chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it is fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to keep the baking sheet clean and prevent sticking.
- Add fresh or steamed broccoli if you want to include extra greens; it can be tossed with the vegetables or steamed separately.
- Honey is optional; it helps to balance the heat from the buffalo sauce with a bit of sweetness.
- This recipe is great for meal prep — store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
